SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. — A homeowner shot an alleged intruder during an early-morning home invasion Tuesday in South Glens Falls, according to New York State Police. This incident highlights the increasing concern over safety in the area related to the South Glens Falls home invasion.

State Police and the South Glens Falls Police Department responded to a home on Main Street at approximately 4:39 a.m. on Oct. 6 after receiving a report of a home invasion.

Residents are urged to remain vigilant in light of this South Glens Falls home invasion.

Police say unknown person entered occupied home

Investigators said an individual who was unknown to the homeowner entered the occupied residence. The homeowner then shot the individual, according to State Police.

The homeowner and other people inside the house were not injured.

The person who was shot was transported to Albany Medical Center for treatment of a gunshot wound. State Police said the injury is believed to be non-life-threatening.

Authorities had not released the name of the person who was shot as of the initial State Police announcement. Police also had not announced any charges or provided additional information about the circumstances that led up to the shooting.

No threat to the public, State Police say

State Police said the investigation is ongoing and warned residents to expect a heavy law-enforcement presence in the area while investigators continue their work.

Authorities said there is no threat to the public at this time.

Because the investigation is still active, key questions remain unanswered, including how the person entered the home and whether any charges will be filed. Those details cannot yet be verified from the official release.

State Police said additional information will be published through the agency’s newsroom as it becomes available.

This is a developing story based on information released by the New York State Police on Oct. 6, 2026. The Utica Phoenix will update the report if authorities release significant new details.

Source: New York State Police newsroom.